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Free Spanish course with lessons, exercises and drills by highly-experienced tutor Maria Fernandez. Master the Spanish grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation fast. Throughout this podcast you'll get easy verb lessons and drills; vocabulary audio flashcards, including everyday words and phrases; fun and practical grammar lessons; and useful pronunciation exercises to improve your Spanish accent. There are also tips on how to learn Spanish, master the verbs, study quickly and practice talking to native speakers. This podcast is ideal for beginners and intermediate level students, and those preparing for Spanish exams: AP, GCSE, A Level, DELE. This Spanish learning podcast allows you to study Spanish during your commute, while you're on the go, or during your coffee break.

SpanishPod101.com is an innovative and fun way of learning the Spanish language and culture at your own convenience and pace. Our language training system consists of free daily podcast audio lessons, video lessons, Spanish Word of the Day, a premium learning center, and a vibrant user community. Stop by SpanishPod101.com today for a Premium 7-Day Free Trial and Lifetime Account to even more fun, fast and easy Spanish lessons!

News in Slow Spanish is a podcast for those who already possess a basic vocabulary and some knowledge of Spanish grammar. Your host is a native Spanish speaker from Spain. In our program we discuss the world news, grammar, and expressions, and much more in simplified Spanish at a slow pace so that you can understand almost every word and sentence. Learn real Spanish with us! In our course we emphasize all aspects of language learning from listening comprehension, rapid vocabulary expansion, exposure to grammar and common idiomatic expressions, to pronunciation practice and interactive grammar exercises.

Our audio podcasts are aimed at advanced and intermediate Spanish learners. They cover a wide range of relevant, up-to-date topics so that you can quickly understand Spanish-speaking culture as well as the language. We also think that we are truly unique for two reasons: 1. We speak in the most widely spoken Spanish - Latin American Spanish - and have a particular focus on Colombia. 2. We go one step further than your Spanish textbook - and include words that local people actually use. Based on work that we have done before, we know that if you listen to one of our 19-minute audio podcasts each day or each week, it will be a great help on your way to fluency!

Are you ready to take your Spanish to the next level? Do you want to learn all about Argentina? This podcast provides Spanish listening comprehension practice on a wide range of topics related to Argentina.

Learn Spanish the Rojas Way. These podcasts are for the Intermediate and Advanced Spanish Speaker who would like to sharpen their Spanish skills. The fine points of the language will be presented and explored through a variety of topics to include; music, history, culture, literature and food. Learn Spanish from within its context. El Podcast de La Casa Rojas se complementa con la Revista en www.lacasarojas.com

Spanishpodcast has been designed for people who needs to review their Spanish learning, to widen their vocabulary, to improve their fluency, to keep formal and common expressions up, to cath current spanish up and to review their grammar level through an amusing way : listening to interesting stories of the real life. The dialogues teach you new vocabulary in context and helps you to improve your speaking and listening Spanish skills language by the most enjoyble way : fun stories recorded as clearly and easily as possible, clear native pronuntiation, easy explanations and easy listening for all. Free total transcriptions.

Beginner Spanish from Rob and Liz of Spanish Obsessed. Couple Liz and Rob (Colombian and English) teach and discuss a range of Spanish phrases, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation - giving you the real Spanish as it's used around the world today. Engaging and lively conversation around a range of topics, equipping you with the Spanish you need to navigate through a variety of situations, from ordering different types of coffee to telling your significant you love them in 6 different ways! We update weekly, so be sure to subscribe using the button on the left to stay up to date. Also, check out our world of Spanish material, articles, and general Spanish love at SpanishObsessed.com!

This series of free audio Spanish lessons focus on the basics and have been designed for beginners who want to get the fundamentals of the Spanish language, from the alphabet and numbers in Spanish, to frequently used grammar structures, while getting the building blocks required for using the language on everyday situations frequently faced by students and travelers.

Learn essential Mexican cultural information with SpanishPod101.com! In this 25-lesson English-language series, you’ll hear about cultural topics ranging from important economical activities and tourist destinations to history, influential figures, and traditions in Mexico. You’ll know more about Mexico than the locals in no time! In this lesson, you’ll learn about The Serenades, while building your Spanish [...]

In this episode of our advanced Spanish course we join Rory who is writing an email to María, telling her of the latest goings on in Consuelo’s hotel. As usual the episode is rich in idiomatic expressions and complex grammatical points and Mark and Carmen are on hand to discuss the language used. In the preview episode available here on the Radio Lingua site, on iTunes and on Soundcloud, you’ll be able to listen to Carmen and Mark’s introduction, to the core text of this episode, and to the summary in English of what happens in the text. For a full analysis of the text and in-depth discussion of the words and phrases contained in the episode, you can subscribe to our premium version. For further information, please see below. Accessing the Premium Version The premium version of Coffee Break Spanish Season 4 provides additional materials which will help you move forward more effectively with your advanced studies of Spanish. The premium version includes the following elements: full-length...

Today we take a mostly light-hearted look at men in Latin America. rss feed | iTunes | Audio page with other listening options Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal. Source: Festival Ambulante. Available here. Do all men in Latin America look like footballer James Rodriguez? What is el amor latino? Is machismo still a key feature of Latin American society?Today we take an interesting look at all of these questions and discuss the role of men – particularly younger men - in modern Latin America. This is a fascinating episode so we hope you enjoy it! Según tu opinión, ¿cuáles son las diferencias entre los hombres de tu país y los latinos? rss feed | iTunes | Audio page with other listening options Hasta pronto,Paola y Cristianweb: www.learningspanishfast.comfacebook: click heretwitter: click here

In this Beginner lesson, you’ll learn Spanish words about home appliances. Visit us at SpanishPod101.com, where you will find Spanish lesson notes and many more fantastic lessons and learning resources. Leave us a message while you are here! Learn European Spanish with SpanishPod101.com! How would you react if someone put you on the spot with [...]

Learn Mexican Spanish with SpanishPod101.com! Do you find yourself only understanding bits and pieces of Mexican Spanish conversations? Do you spend hours trying to figure out what that person said to you in Mexican Spanish? Then this Mexican Spanish Listening Comprehension for Absolute Beginners series is for you! In each lesson of this five-part series, [...]

Holy Week in Spain is celebrated by the Catholic people each year. During these days, people perform penance processions on the streets of almost every Spanish city and town. Learn Spanish with this podcast episode. Native Spanish speech. Transcript available.

Learn essential Mexican cultural information with SpanishPod101.com! In this 25-lesson English-language series, you’ll hear about cultural topics ranging from important cities and tourist destinations to history, influential figures, and traditions in Mexico. You’ll know more about Mexico than the locals in no time! In this lesson, you’ll learn about Carnival in Mexico, while building your Spanish [...]

The Spanish Preterite vs Imperfect. In all of our private classes we probably spend more than 50% of our time helping people control the Spanish preterite vs imperfect tenses. Why? Well, there are two principle reasons. The first is that we talk in the past a LOT! The second is that getting them right can be a real challenge! Juggling the Preterite and the Imperfect In our own mother tongue we don’t think twice when we want to tell a friend about something that happened to us the other day. The words just roll off our tongue as we focus on telling the story and not on HOW to tell the story. It’s quite the opposite, however, when we have to battle with the Spanish preterite vs imperfect whilst at the same time managing our tale and trying to keep our listener interested. Then there are all those rules It’s a fact that to learn when to use these tenses you have to know quite a few rules and regulations. What’s more, before we open our mouths we have to trawl through a number of questions...

Learn Spanish pronunciation with SpanishPod101.com! Pronunciation is the key to clear communication in any language and in this video series, you’ll learn to perfect your Spanish pronunciation! Whether you’re new to Spanish or have been studying for a while and want to polish your pronunciation, this series is for you. Join us for the Ultimate [...]

Today we give you a variety of tips and advice for how to speak to people in Latin America! rss feed | iTunes | Audio page with other listening options People speaking in Cajicá, Cundinamarca, Colombia. Source: Carlos Eduardo Mateus. Available here. This Spanish audio podcast looks at how to speak to people in Latin America. We discuss differences in how open people are in different Latin countries, and share 5 questions that many people may ask you – according to Cristian’s guide book! We also tell you in which countries you will probably be able to practice more Spanish (as people are really friendly), as well as other interesting topics of conversation…In short, this podcast explains why we decided to focus our audio podcasts on a certain part of the Spanish-speaking world! ¿Es normal hablar con desconocidos en tu ciudad o región? ¡Compártenos tu opinión! rss feed | iTunes | Audio page with other listening options Hasta pronto,Paola y Cristianweb: www.learningspanishfast.comfacebook...

How to say "Do not mix apples with oranges." in Spanish. 'No mezclar churras con merinas' it's an idiom used in Spanish. We explain its origin, the meaning of each word and we'll practice pronunciation and conjugation. Native Spanish speech. Transcript available.

Learn Spanish with SpanishPod101.com! Alright, so now, we know that the deal is with the Free Audio, where to get it, how to listen to it. We also learned how the PDF Lesson Guide literally walks us through each lesson, with its transcripts and translations, the vocab list with sample sentences, the grammar point and [...]

In this Beginner lesson, you’ll learn Spanish words about Furniture. Visit us at SpanishPod101.com, where you will find Spanish lesson notes and many more fantastic lessons and learning resources. Leave us a message while you are here! Learn Mexican Spanish with SpanishPod101.com! How would you react if someone put you on the spot with a [...]

Get Maria's Spanish audio course http://www.spanish-bookworld.com/spanish-audio-course.html Created by Maria Fernandez, an experienced native Spanish teacher. This episode's Spanish learning tip: 7 great tips on how to teach yourself Spanish The method and techniques you use to learn Spanish will determine how fast, or how slowly, you achieve your goal. An effective learning method can multiply tenfold the speed of your progress, and it'll also make the whole experience much more enjoyable. Throughout this podcast I'll be giving you tips on how to learn Spanish fast and efficiently. Here we're going to have an overview of the seven most important ones. The ones you should never fail to implement. Choose the right Spanish course for you, and complete it. Before you choose the course you're going to study, have a look at the options. There are dozens of great courses, but not all of them will be to your taste. Choose the one that suits you, not the one with the best marketing. Once you've...

Learn essential Mexican cultural information with SpanishPod101.com! In this 25-lesson English-language series, you’ll hear about cultural topics ranging from important cities and tourist destinations to history, influential figures, and traditions in Mexico. You’ll know more about Mexico than the locals in no time! In this lesson, you’ll learn about Tianguis in Mexico, while building your Spanish [...]

How do you usually learn Spanish? Do you actively listen, write down, read and engage with the language? Do you passively listen on the go? Click here to get 25% OFF any plan! Master Spanish with the All-Access Pass! In this Sunday News, you’ll learn about active and passive learning, and whether you’re an active or [...]

La Alegría, happiness, is the subject of today’s audio podcast. This is especially important as many Latin American countries are among the happiest in the world! rss feed | iTunes | Audio page with other listening options The Laughing Fisherboy by Frans Hals. Available here. In a recent survey, Colombia was among the happiest countries in the world. Many other Latin American countries, such as Costa Rica and Peru, also feature among the happiest! So in today’s podcast we look at some of the reasons why Colombia is among the happiest countries – from the strange to the not so strange! And some of them reasons might not be what you think… ¿Las personas en tu país son felices? ¡Compártenos tu opinión! rss feed | iTunes | Audio page with other listening options The links discussed in the podcast are here and here. Hasta pronto,Paola y Cristianweb: www.learningspanishfast.comfacebook: click heretwitter: click here

Learn Spanish pronunciation with SpanishPod101.com! Pronunciation is the key to clear communication in any language and in this video series, you’ll learn to perfect your Spanish pronunciation! Whether you’re new to Spanish or have been studying for a while and want to polish your pronunciation, this series is for you. Join us for the Ultimate [...]

Learn Spanish with SpanishPod101.com! In today’s lesson, we’re going to learn about expressions that we use when we really like the way that something tastes! The conversation in today’s lesson is one that you can use any time you’re eating a meal with Spanish-speakers! And because the food of Latin America and Spain is so [...]

In this latest episode of our advanced Spanish course we join María in her latest diary entry. Rory has just arrived in Mallorca and María tells us of his first day on the island. As usual Mark and Carmen are on hand to discuss the interesting grammar points and idiomatic expressions covered in the text. In the preview episode available here on the Radio Lingua site, on iTunes and on Soundcloud, you’ll be able to listen to Carmen and Mark’s introduction, to the core text of this episode, and to the summary in English of what happens in the text. For a full analysis of the text and in-depth discussion of the words and phrases contained in the episode, you can subscribe to our premium version. For further information, please see below. Accessing the Premium Version The premium version of Coffee Break Spanish Season 4 provides additional materials which will help you move forward more effectively with your advanced studies of Spanish. The premium version includes the following elements: full...

In this Intermediate lesson, you’ll learn Spanish words about Sports. Visit us at SpanishPod101.com, where you will find Spanish lesson notes and many more fantastic lessons and learning resources. Leave us a message while you are here! Learn Spanish with SpanishPod101.com! How would you react if someone put you on the spot with a Spanish [...]

Learn Mexican Spanish with SpanishPod101.com! Do you find yourself only understanding bits and pieces of Mexican Spanish conversations? Do you spend hours trying to figure out what that person said to you in Mexican Spanish? Then this Mexican Spanish Listening Comprehension for Absolute Beginners series is for you! In each lesson of this five-part series, [...]

Get Maria's Spanish audio course http://www.spanish-bookworld.com/spanish-audio-course.html Created by Maria Fernandez, an experienced native Spanish teacher. This week's episode brings you an interactive pdf. Here you can listen to the Spanish dialogs, new vocabulary and phrases. You can also learn and practice Spanish grammar. Then you get drills to learn and practise the Spanish numbers. Download the free Spanish learning pdf and start mastering Spanish today!

In our 187th episode (The Criminal Coma), we are going to speak about the coma´s use in the written Spanish. There will be three episodes devoted to this theme: the first one: The Criminal Coma, the next one: Dear Coma, and the last one: No la amo. No, la amo. Do you believe this will be a difficult stuff? Not at all! No, from Spanishpodcast! We are going to deal with this topic in the most didactic way, with a lot of clear and inteligible examples. And we are going to develop a great stuff to make easier the coma´s issues for you, from now on. En nuestro episodio nº 187: La Coma Asesina, hablamos del uso de la coma en el español escrito. Habrá tres episodios dedicados a este tema: el primero será “La coma asesina”; el siguiente, “Querida coma”; y el tercero, “No la amo. No, la amo”. ¿Creéis que va a ser un tema difícil? ¡En absoluto, qué va! ¡No desde Spanishpodcast! Lo vamos a tratar de una manera muy didáctica, muy, muy clarita, con multitud de ejemplos muy cotidianos, muy inteligibles...

The "mirror technique" can help you to improve your Spanish speaking skills in a practical and natural way. Native Spanish speech, free transcript available. Today we will explain a technique that many language students do not know, but it gives excellent results. We use it primarily to study French, which is the language that interests us right now. You can use this technique to study Spanish.

Learn essential Mexican cultural information with SpanishPod101.com! In this 25-lesson English-language series, you’ll hear about cultural topics ranging from important cities and tourist destinations to history, influential figures, and traditions in Mexico. You’ll know more about Mexico than the locals in no time! In this lesson, you’ll learn about Gifts Between Worlds in Mexico, while building [...]

Se in Spanish…what’s it all about. We have already covered the multiple uses of SE in Spanish and the overwhelming amount of areas in which it appears. However, in this podcast we are focussing on the uses of SE in Spanish around Reflexive, Reciprocal and Pronominal verbs. (All of these names just mean verbs that use the SE in Spanish) The main issue. The main issue, and one that we cover in this podcast is that we tend to see and hear the same mistakes being made by students as they work their way through these concepts. It’s not that this particular part of SE is terribly confusing, but rather, it’s probably because for English speakers (and those of other languages), this is a unfamiliar concept. To begin with, although we have reflexive verbs in English, we haven’t made them into an art form as have Spanish speakers. The fact is that unless you understand these SE verbs completely, you will have confusion in every tense you come across. (They are EVERYwhere.) In addition to that, even...

Reinas de belleza, beauty queens, are the subject of today’s Spanish audio podcast. We look at beauty pageants, events that remain popular in much of Latin America. rss feed | iTunes | Audio page with other listening options Ximena Navarette, Miss Universe 2010. She is from Guadalajara, Mexico. Source: Flickr / Abhisit Vejjajiva, available here. In some Western countries, beauty queens and beauty pageants seem rather old-fashioned. But in various Latin American countries they remain very popular. In this episode we discuss how you win a beauty pageant, other types of reinado, and some recent controversies from beauty pageants. Oh and how one Latin American country recently won Miss Universe… ¿Las reinas de belleza son populares en tu país? ¡Compártenos tu opinión! rss feed | iTunes | Audio page with other listening options Hasta pronto,Paola y Cristianweb: www.learningspanishfast.comfacebook: click heretwitter: click here

Since moving to Mexico, you have noticed so many different styles of clothing that you can’t decide on a favorite. You decide to go shopping with a Spanish friend to try on different styles. While putting on different outfits, your friend keeps asking you in Spanish which piece of clothing you like best. At first [...]

Do you like sun, sea, and sand? Do you like hot weather? Do you like idyllic Caribbean islands? If so, listen to today’s audio podcast! rss feed | iTunes | Audio page with other listening options The uninhabited island of Cayo Bolívar, some 25 kilometers from the island of San Andrés. Source: Flickr: land, sweet land, available here. The Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina is formed of a group of Colombian islands far removed from the Colombian mainland. They are idyllic tropical islands, many of which are close to Nicaragua. In this episode we talk about what you can do in this vacation destination, as well as tales of pirates and how English is an official language there! ¿Hay islas pequeñas en tu país? ¿Y son diferentes a otros partes del país? rss feed | iTunes | Audio page with other listening options Hasta pronto,Paola y Cristianweb: www.learningspanishfast.comfacebook: click heretwitter: click here

It’s time for another episode of Coffee Break Spanish and in this advanced series you can follow the exploits of María and Rory as they spend the summer together on the island of Mallorca. In this episode we eavesdrop on a conversation between María and Rory on the phone before Rory leaves for Mallorca. In the preview episode available here on the Radio Lingua site, on iTunes and on Soundcloud, you’ll be able to listen to Carmen and Mark’s introduction, to the core text of this episode, and to the summary in English of what happens in the text. For a full analysis of the text and in-depth discussion of the words and phrases contained in the episode, you can subscribe to our premium version. For further information, please see below. Accessing the Premium Version The premium version of Coffee Break Spanish Season 4 provides additional materials which will help you move forward more effectively with your advanced studies of Spanish. The premium version includes the following elements: full...

How to Greet an Argentine In this episode we talk about the way in which Argentinians kiss, and how el beso is an important ritual when two people meet (0:38). What it means if people don’t kiss when they meet each other (clue: it’s not good!), and why there may be some less offensive reasons not to (9:00). We talk about how formal meetings such as doctors’ visits or job interviews might be have different customs and the importance of el pretón (handshake) (11:54). We also discuss various common replacements for hola, such as ¿qué decís?, ¿qué hacés?, ¿cómo andás? y ¿todo bien? (16:00). And finally, we talk about sobrenombres or apodos (nicknames), including the typical diminutive ~ito/a forms, common terms like flaco/a and sobrenombres for people from different countries. If you have any questions or comments, please leave them below! We hope you enjoy the podcast… http://learnargentinianspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/002-Como-saludar-a-un-argentino.mp3